Which should you use, born of something or borne of something? Born is an adjective meaning existing as a result of birth. The construction born of something means existing as a result of something. Borne is the past participle form of the verb bear. Borne of something is incorrect.
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With a courage borne of necessity, he overcame tragedy and created his own destiny.
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With a courage born of necessity, he overcame tragedy and created his own destiny.
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